Pediatric Services

Like many patients, our pediatric patients are admitted by way of the Emergency Department (ED). For their special needs, Lafayette General Medical Center (LGMC) provides a Pediatric Treatment Area within the ED. Our board-certified pediatricians treat a multitude of cases, from everyday illnesses to serious traumas.

The Pediatric Treatment Area within LGMC’s ED is a recipient of the “Silver Bear” Award from the Governor's Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Council. It is recognized as one of the best places for children to receive emergency care.

Dedicated Pediatric Treatment Area Hours in the ED:
Seven days a week: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Pediatric Unit

Our services offer the best in specialized and skilled medical care, from newborn to up until the patient's 18th birthday. Young adults, ages 18-21, with chronic illnesses including, but not limited to, Cerebral Palsy and Down Syndrome, may be admitted to the Pediatric Unit by their pediatrician or pediatric sub-specialist. A highly experienced team of physicians and nurses cares for pediatric patients. Their skill in treating a range of childhood illnesses and diseases isequally matched by their compassion and understanding.

In addition, children seen at UHC have convenient access to state-of-the-art imaging, speech therapy and audiology services, using a wireless Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) system. The system allows physicians to assess infants and young children without anesthesia, reducing the wait time for assessments and making it safer for patients by eliminating the need for sedation.